Canton Bend, Alabama
| Canton Bend, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Canton Bend, Alabama Location within the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Canton Bend, once known simply as Canton, is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[1] Located on the south bank of the Alabama River, it served as the first county seat for Wilcox County from 1819 until its move to Camden in 1833.[2] It has several historic sites, including Youpon Plantation and the Tristram Bethea House.[3]
Geography
Canton Bend is located at 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°WCoordinates: 32°03′12″N 87°20′56″W / 32.05347°N 87.34888°W and has an elevation of 213 feet (65 m).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canton Bend, Alabama
- ↑ "History of Wilcox County, Alabama". Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
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